New Marion Indiana Map

About New Marion, Indiana

New Marion is a locality in Ripley County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 227. The population density is 61.8 people per km². New Marion is located at 39.0076°N, 85.3589°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) timezone. ZIP code: 47023.

New Marion rests in a gentle hollow of Ripley County, where verdant fields, stitched with hedgerows, slope towards the slow, meandering waters of Laughery Creek. It lies 5.9 miles south-east of Jackson, IN (from Jackson, IN: bearing 132°T), and is situated 7.3 miles south-west of Versailles. The landscape here is a quiet study in greens and browns, punctuated by the sturdy, weathered barns and silos that dot the horizon. Oak and maple trees, their branches heavy with the humid Indiana air, form thickets that whisper secrets when the wind stirs, and the sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, falls in long, golden shafts that illuminate the dust motes dancing above the county roads. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of freshly turned soil and the distant perfume of honeysuckle, and the rhythm of life in New Marion is as steady and predictable as the turning of the seasons. The history of New Marion is etched into the very bones of its landscape, a testament to the generations who have coaxed sustenance from this rich, rolling terrain. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile ground and the promise of a new beginning, established a farming community that has remained the bedrock of its economy. While larger industries have largely bypassed this corner of Indiana, the spirit of self-reliance and hard work persists, evident in the well-tended farms and the small, independent businesses that serve the local needs. The creek, once a vital artery for transportation and power, now offers a peaceful retreat for fishing and quiet contemplation, a reminder of the enduring connection between the people and the land that sustains them in New Marion.

About This New Marion Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of New Marion, Indiana — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.007555, -85.35885. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on New Marion and Ripley County.

Detailed location data for New Marion includes the ZIP code (47023), telephone area code (317, 463), county seat of Ripley County (Versailles), and school district assignment (South Ripley Community School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct New Marion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.